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Crowds Go Wild! At Gathering In Greenwich For Land Trust

GREENWICH, Conn., -- Families flocked to the annual Go Wild! Family Field Day on Sunday as the Greenwich Land Trust hosted its major fundraiser under bright, sunny skies with summer-like temperatures.

Hot air balloons were a major attraction at the Greenwich Land Trust's annual Go Wild! Family Field Day in Greenwich on Sunday.

Hot air balloons were a major attraction at the Greenwich Land Trust's annual Go Wild! Family Field Day in Greenwich on Sunday.

Photo Credit: Frank MacEachern
People were able to get a different view of the backcountry on hot air balloon rides. The balloons were tethered to the ground and patrons were able to rise a short distance in the air before they were pulled back down.

People were able to get a different view of the backcountry on hot air balloon rides. The balloons were tethered to the ground and patrons were able to rise a short distance in the air before they were pulled back down.

Photo Credit: Frank MacEachern
Victor Malindretos of the mobile wood-fired brick oven Easton-based catering company Skinny Pines slices pizza at Go Wild!

Victor Malindretos of the mobile wood-fired brick oven Easton-based catering company Skinny Pines slices pizza at Go Wild!

Photo Credit: Frank MacEachern
A brave youngster rides the mechanical bull at Go Wild! Sunday in Greenwich.

A brave youngster rides the mechanical bull at Go Wild! Sunday in Greenwich.

Photo Credit: Frank MacEachern
Brave souls rise high in the air on a boom arm at Go Wild!

Brave souls rise high in the air on a boom arm at Go Wild!

Photo Credit: Frank MacEachern
A child-sized model of the planned Greenwich Land Trust headquarters at the Mueller Preserve at the corner of Round Hill and Old Mill Roads.

A child-sized model of the planned Greenwich Land Trust headquarters at the Mueller Preserve at the corner of Round Hill and Old Mill Roads.

Photo Credit: Frank MacEachern
Children play soccer at Go Wild!

Children play soccer at Go Wild!

Photo Credit: Frank MacEachern
People gathered to watch during an event at Go Wild!

People gathered to watch during an event at Go Wild!

Photo Credit: Frank MacEachern

The event was held at the Greenwich Polo Field at Conyers Farm located off North Street in backcountry Greenwich.

The highlight, as always, were the hot air balloons that colorfully adorned the field. Patrons were able to get a short ride up into the air for a beautiful view of Greenwich before they were pulled back down to earth.

There were more earth-bound attractions as pony rides, potato sack races and a mechanical bull provided other thrills.

The event is the major fundraiser for the Land Trust that either owns or has ownership rights - also known as conservation easements - to 741 acres stretching from the Greenwich shoreline to the backcountry. The and is preserved in its natural state and can never be developed.

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